
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
T452 ETFMOT history
T452 ETF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 171,618 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,894 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T452 ETF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T452 ETF was last recorded at 171,618 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,392 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,226 miles
- Average per year
- 3,894 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,618 miles
- 2025 – 168,392 miles
- 2024 – 166,470 miles
- 2023 – 164,695 miles
- 2022 – 161,419 miles
- 2021 – 158,129 miles
- 2020 – 156,282 miles
- 2019 – 153,370 miles
- 2018 – 150,202 miles
- 2017 – 147,064 miles
- 2016 – 146,675 miles
- 2015 – 145,286 miles
- 2014 – 142,892 miles
- 2013 – 137,789 miles
- 2012 – 131,582 miles
- 2011 – 125,701 miles
- 2010 – 125,415 miles
- 2009 – 118,870 miles
- 2008 – 108,811 miles
- 2006 – 96,627 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,618 miles (+3,226)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 171,618 miles
- Test number
- 864397020728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,392 miles (+1,922)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 168,392 miles
- Test number
- 396841935910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,470 miles (+12)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 166,470 miles
- Test number
- 809889586278
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,458 miles (+1,763)3 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,458 miles
- Test number
- 285298285999
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,695 miles (+3,276)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 164,695 miles
- Test number
- 798523430339
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers ftted
Pass161,419 miles (+3,290)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 161,419 miles
- Test number
- 299744727218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon standard exhaust pipe fitted
Pass158,129 miles (+2)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 158,129 miles
- Test number
- 913975255239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail158,127 miles (+1,845)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,127 miles
- Test number
- 700863139186
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch on right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch on right hand lock touches body of car (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,282 miles1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 156,282 miles
- Test number
- 817770732178
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Fail156,282 miles (+2,912)2 dangerous2 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,282 miles
- Test number
- 131727356678
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass153,370 miles (+3,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 153,370 miles
- Test number
- 947251445739
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes perishing but no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,202 miles (+3,138)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 150,202 miles
- Test number
- 424154667568
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass147,064 miles (+389)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 147,064 miles
- Test number
- 311420861778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded but no holes
- AdvisoryNearside Rear top mount area corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill is corroded but no holes
- AdvisoryOffside Rear top mount area corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors damage
- AdvisoryGearbox slight leak
Pass146,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 146,675 miles
- Test number
- 792202894474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,675 miles (+1,389)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,675 miles
- Test number
- 815502034312
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass145,286 miles (+2,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 145,286 miles
- Test number
- 579449705079
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass142,892 miles (+5,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 142,892 miles
- Test number
- 737161624087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,789 miles (+6,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 137,789 miles
- Test number
- 395497513035
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass131,582 miles (+5,881)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 131,582 miles
- Test number
- 187107322085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,701 miles (+286)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 125,701 miles
- Test number
- 666591331068
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Pass125,415 miles (+6,545)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 125,415 miles
- Test number
- 202189520078
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass118,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 118,870 miles
- Test number
- 793347229053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,870 miles (+10,059)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,870 miles
- Test number
- 823754629026
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass108,811 miles (+12,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 108,811 miles
- Test number
- 624939018091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 96,627 miles
- Test number
- 792463616325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,627 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,627 miles
- Test number
- 874643516358
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Questions about T452 ETF
- Does T452 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T452 ETF is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T452 ETF?
- The MOT on T452 ETF is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T452 ETF done?
- T452 ETF was recorded at 171,618 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,894 miles a year.
- Has T452 ETF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T452 ETF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T452 ETF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T452 ETF find?
- T452 ETF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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